Ọ̀báfúnmiláyọ̀
Ọ̀báfúnmiláyọ̀
/ oh-BAH-foon-mee-LAH-yoh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
The king gives me joy
The king gives me joy
Etymology
From the Yoruba ọ̀bá (king) + fún (give) + emí (me) + ayo (joy).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Ọ̀báfúnmiláyọ̀ reflects the Yoruba belief in the joy and happiness that come from the favor of the king.
Symbolism
Represents the ideal of a life of joy and the favor of the king, embodying the happiness that comes from leadership and authority.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony includes prayers for the child’s joy and the favor of the king, with the recitation of oríkì.